Music Education (A.S.)

This is an Associate of Science Degree in Core Curriculum with Pathway Courses related to Music Education.

A successful entrance audition in the appropriate applied area is required for all students who desire to pursue either an Associate’s pathway in music or music education or a Bachelor of Music degree. Students who exhibit a high level of talent and potential, but are deficient in their applied area, may be offered provisional admission to the degree program and allowed to re-audition following one semester of secondary level study. Students who do not successfully pass the audition will not be admitted into the degree program. For additional information on audition dates and requirements, please visit the Auditions page of the Department of Music Website.

All music majors and minors must achieve a grade of C or higher in each Department of Music course (MUAP, MUED, and MUSC), including core curriculum and transfer courses, that are taken to fulfill degree requirements.

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours

Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: No exceptions

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to Major – 18 hours

Foundations - 12 hours

MUSC 1001 - Music Theory I
MUSC 1002 - Music Theory II
MUSC 1011 - Aural Skills I
MUSC 1012 - Aural Skills II
MUSC 1201 - Concert Attendance (x2)
MUSC 1321 - Class Piano I *
MUSC 1322 - Class Piano II *
MUSC 2321 - Class Piano III *
MUSC 2322 - Class Piano IV *
*Students whose major instrument is piano or who are competent to exempt these courses shall substitute elective hours from courses in MUSC or MUAP, in consultation with their advisor, to complete this portion of the curriculum.

Ensemble - 4 hours

MUSC 1700-1990 - Ensemble
MUSC 1700-1990 - Ensemble
MUSC 2700-2990 - Ensemble
MUSC 2700-2990 - Ensemble

Applied Study - 2 hours

MUAP 16xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)
MUAP 16xx - Major Applied Music (1 hour)

Additional Education Requirements - 9 hours

Courses are required for students planning to move into the Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in either Choral or Instrumental Music Education. Courses must be completed before admission into the College of Education can be granted. These courses should be completed within the first two years of study to ensure timely degree completion.

Other Requirements